About Our Homestay

Located in Keranaan Village not far from the Township
of Tambunan, the Tambunan Village Homestay Program
has 10 participating families, all certified by the Malaysia
Ministry of Tourism.

The program is coordinated by Joanna Kitingan, and is
closely linked to the Tambunan Valley Resort Centre
(TVRC).  

Tambunan Village Homestay Program offers unique
live-in experiences for visitors to stay with a local host
family in their home. This means participants will eat
locally cooked meals (mostly traditional ingredients),
and learn to live like the locals.

The participating Homestay Host Families will provide a
spare rooms for guests in their homes, whereby
bathroom facilities are usually shared with the host
family.

Programs can be tailor made to suit different groups
interests and available time. Two potential "mock-up"
programs,

Coordinator:         Mdm. Joanna Kitingan

Email Contact 1:   joannakitingan@yahoo.com
Email Contact 2:   avanus7@yahoo.com

Postal Address:    Tambunan Village Homestay
                          C/ G192 Lorong Cempaka
                          KG.Contoh Petagas
                          88200 KOTA KINABALU

Home Tel :          +60 88 764052
H/P (Mobile):       +60 14 3580853 / +60 14 6555043
Fax :                   +60 88 230714

About The Tambunan Area

The Villages of Tambunan are nestled in a valley on
the interior side of the Crocker Range, completely
hidden from the South China Sea and the outside world.
Tambunan Valley remains a very authentic interior
region of Borneo, being approximately 1.5hours drive
from the States Capital Kota Kinabalu . Tambunan is
well known in Sabah for its picturesque landscapes and
terraced rice fields, clear mountain streams, and cultural
practices dating back many centuries. Many traditional
cultural practices and ceremonies still take place even in
the modern context of the 21st Century. Alongside this
many traditional economic activities and village scale
trade can still found flourishing in the area. A stay in the
Tambunan Village Homestay is sure to uncover some
unique and fascinating experiences. Visitors should
come prepared for an amazing cultural experience the
beautiful setting of the Tambunan Valley.

Village Activities

The Following Activities can be incorporated into the
homestay programs at Tambunan Village Homestay.

  • Planting or Harvesting in Rice Fields
  • Traditional Rice Wine Making
  • Riding buffalo
  • Traditional Cooking
  • Harvesting Forest Vegetables
  • Visit Local Markets
  • Visit Local Bamboo Factory
  • Jungle Trekking
  • Observing worlds largest flower Rafflesia
  • Swimming in cool mountain streams
  • Traditional music & dance performances
 
 
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